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Bill Burton Gaming Guru - Page 5 Texas Hold'em A to Z: G Is for Game Selection25 March 2011
Many players agree that game selection is one of the most important concepts in playing winning poker. It is also the one that is most often overlooked by most players. There is an adage that says, "You don't have to be the best poker player in the world. You just have to be better than the other players at ... (read more)
Redeeming Slot EZ-Pay Tickets19 March 2011
One of the quickest changes to the casinos over the last few years has been the transition to coinless slot machines. Some of the casinos call it the EZ-Pay system, while some call it TITO, which stands for Ticket In Ticket Out. The casinos made a conscious effort to make sure the new coinless system would be accepted by the players. ... (read more)
Texas Hold'em A to Z: F Is for Flop25 February 2011
The flop is the first three community cards turned over by the dealer. Choosing to play a starting hand is the biggest decision you will make while playing Texas Hold'em. Deciding whether to continue playing or not after seeing the flop will be your second biggest decision. It can also be one of the most costly decisions if you continue after the flop with an inferior hand. ... (read more)
Chasing a Dream11 February 2011
We all have dreams. Some of us have dreams of becoming rich and successful, while other may have dreams of fame and glory. Many of us just want a better life for our families and loved ones. Some of the most successful people in the world were the biggest dreamers. Our great country was built on a dream. ... (read more)
Texas Hold'em A to Z: E Is for Evaluating Players28 January 2011
Many players will sit down in a Texas Hold'em game and play as if they are wearing blinders. They see only their own two cards and the cards on the board. They give little or no regard to the other players at the table. This is not the way to play winning poker. Poker expert Mike Caro believes that you will make more money from your opponent's mistakes than you will from your own fancy play. ... (read more)
7 Money Management Tips7 January 2011
Money management cannot change the house edge of any casino game, but it can help you have a more enjoyable casino visit. Money management is how you handle your money in the casino to make sure you have enough to last for your entire casino visit. A good bankroll management system will help you control the amount of money that you put at risk. ... (read more)
Texas Hold'em A to Z: D Is for Defending the Blinds31 December 2010
In Texas Hold'em, to get some money in the pot at the beginning of a hand, the player to the immediate left of the dealer button puts in or posts the small blind, which equals half of the minimum bet for the first betting round. The next player to the left is the big blind and posts a full bet. They are called blinds because they are blind bets made before any cards are dealt. ... (read more)
Following My Own Advice18 December 2010
Many of my columns deal with money management and being a responsible player who makes the best decisions in the casino. My columns are not just ideas that I write about. I honestly practice what I preach. However, I am only human and sometimes I make the mistake of not following my own advice and deviating from my own personal rules. ... (read more)
Texas Hold'em A to Z: C Is for Calling27 November 2010
Calling is putting money in the pot to match a bet that has been made before your turn to act. In Texas Hold'em, two blinds are posted at the beginning of the hand by the two players to the left of the dealer button. The small blind puts up a half bet and the big blind posts a full bet. These are live bets ... (read more)
Excerpts from 1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets29 October 2010
This month I thought I would share some excerpts from my new book. The book contains 1000 tips spread out over 16 chapters covering most of the casino games and other casino-related subjects. Space doesn't allow including a tip from each chapter, but here are a few you may find useful.
Chapter 1 - Play ... (read more)
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